Archives for October 8, 2014

'“Whether you’re in Montreal or you’re here, it’s getting a feel for that room, getting accepted and gaining respect. The way you gain respect is you earn it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward Gionta with ‘C’ for leadership

'“That look he had in his eye when he first got here, he didn’t have all smiles and ‘welcome back,’ ” Nolan said. “He had that determined look like, ‘You’re going to give me this job.’ And the way he performed, the way he played, he certainly earned it.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth ready to grow into his starting role

'"I think he's got the right frame of mind," Cassidy said. "He's got a goal, he wants to play at the next level. You watch him walk around here, it seems like he has a different attitude (from brief stints with the Amerks the previous two springs). It seems like he's focused."' … [Read more...] about Amerk’s Grigorenko aims for the NHL

'“I’ve said this all along, when you’re a young guy coming into a team … who do you look to in the room and say, ‘This is who I’ve got to follow to have success?’” Gorges said Tuesday. “He’s the epitome of that. He’s won the Stanley Cup, and that’s all of our ultimate goals. He knows what it takes to get there.”' … [Read more...] about No surprise: Gionta named Sabres captain

'He becomes Buffalo's19th full-season captain in history and the 27th player to wear the "C" for at least one month.' … [Read more...] about Sabres choose Gionta as captain

'Nolan knew he’d have Gionta and Gorges as captains, but after that, “The third one was probably the most difficult one. We have a number of guys like Tyler Myers who’s really starting to become a leader, Ennis in his development, Stewart has really come on, Stafford, he’s had it for long time. Matt Moulson could’ve gone anywhere in the summertime, but he chose here and that I … [Read more...] about The Sabres have their captain

'Foligno had a four month rehab after the surgery and he still did everything in the gym during training camp. In order for the big winger to be effective, he must be able to hit and be gritty along the wall. Foligno said, “It was an eye opener with the way I play, my shoulders do the wear and tear over the course of my career and I’ve learned the hard way, so it’s something … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Foligno trying to take the next step

'Nolan also announced that he has selected defenseman Josh Gorges and forward Matt Moulson as the team’s alternate captains.' … [Read more...] about Gionta named Sabres captain